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Dear Brave Friend

Leigh Ann Gerk

9.0 (1 Ratings) Rate It

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This gentle and heartwarming story captures the love between a boy and his dog, and the sadness that...

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Dear Mr. You

Mary-Louise Parker

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The bestselling, wonderfully unconventional, "warmly conspiratorial...seriously good" (The New York...

Lilyn G - Sci-Fi & Scary (91 KP) rated Gwendy's Button Box in Books

Jan 31, 2018

Gwendy's Button Box

Stephen King, Richard Chizmar | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry, Horror, Science Fiction/Fantasy

8.8

(9 Ratings)

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An interesting plot bunny, but a bland book.

So, one of the things that makes a lot of horror book lovers give me the stink-eye is the fact that I freely admit to the fact that I don't really like to read Stephen King's books. I'm a huge fan of his plots, but I have an attention span the length of a gnat, so when he goes off on his 'wanders', I go glaze-eyed and generally move on to something else.

But, I saw everyone talking about Gwendy's Button Box, and took note of the fact that it had been 'co-written' by Richard Chizmar. Given the fact that it was a novella, I decided to give it a try. (I got the audio version from the library.) And.. it was... okay? Yeah, okay is the right word.

The narrator did a fantastic job as Gwendy, and the concept of the Button Box was a great one. The character development of Gwendy is excellent. However, the actual story itself just left me scratching my head and wondering if I missed something. It was a good thought experiment, but coming from two horror writers, I was a little taken aback at the lack of actual, you know, horror.

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Merissa (12914 KP) rated Island Tales Vol. 1 (Island Tales #1-2) in Books

Jul 16, 2019

Island Tales Vol. 1 (Island Tales #1-2)

KC Wells | 2014 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance

8.0

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Island Tales Vol. 1 (Island Tales #1-2) by K.C. Wells

Two feel-good stories in one volume, both set in the gorgeous Isle of Wight, UK. Both of them are written extremely well, with emotions clearly showing, and reasons given for acting certain ways. The pacing is smooth, and the characters are well-rounded.

Out of the two, I preferred Waiting for a Prince. I loved how Mark and Sam became friends before lovers, and how Sam's history came to light. I was 'glad' to read about a woman abuser (although I know that sounds wrong!) It is something that happens all too often, and yet is not really spoken - or written - about.

I enjoyed September's Tide, but the whole business with Clark just annoyed me, especially when Michael got involved. And, to be honest, I still don't know why he did, or what he stood to gain by it. That's just me though.

A couple of great stories that are easy to read, and definitely recommended to read near the sea!

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
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